Dual Cab for Transport to SYD or Restore in WA

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 17 Jul 2005, 10:47 pm

#386424

I have just bought a sweet early dual cab in WA (Perth)..
Problem is that, even though it is a runner, it is not really driveable to SYD.. Any thoughts?.. I got one quote, but for $1200, I though id ask around..

Also (second question).. If I was to get it worked on (rust and body repairs) etc.. Can anyone recommend a suitable VW restoration type workshop over there? Really only interested in those that have a bit of VW passion in the veins though..

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StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 17 Jul 2005, 11:11 pm

#386443

Sorry.. By "over there" I mean a vw shop in WA

StenGuns wrote:I have just bought a sweet early dual cab in WA (Perth)..
Problem is that, even though it is a runner, it is not really driveable to SYD.. Any thoughts?.. I got one quote, but for $1200, I though id ask around..

Also (second question).. If I was to get it worked on (rust and body repairs) etc.. Can anyone recommend a suitable VW restoration type workshop over there? Really only interested in those that have a bit of VW passion in the veins though..

Thanks

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 18 Jul 2005, 12:39 pm

#386646

OK.. After some thought.. It would be just as convenient to have the repair work done in WA.. Any WA based AVD members that can recommend a shop to do this work..

repair/replace all sills and rusted sections etc

Thks

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2005, 12:50 pm

#386651

Stenguns

chatting to a few "other car" people i know of a few people who shipped their cars to Adelaide from Sydney to get them restored as the hourly rate is signicantly cheaper than Sydney.

Could be a blessing having it already in Perth

Futue te ipsum!!!

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Jul 2005, 1:10 pm

#386663

Bizarre wrote:shipped their cars to Adelaide from Sydney to get them restored as the hourly rate is signicantly cheaper than Sydney.

Yeah but in the decriminilsed state do you want pot heads painting all lazy-arsed on your ride....?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 18 Jul 2005, 1:25 pm

#386672

heh heh heh.... might come back with a free boogie board :party

Futue te ipsum!!!

wacked1 Custom Title Time!

1,508 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 18 Jul 2005, 1:40 pm

#386682

yeah i shipped mine from WA to syd a little while ago i used TNT transport it took about 1 week i had no probs and it cost 900 with insurance.
if you need any info give me a call on 0414 920 783
good luck
ron

YOU HAVE JUST BEEN DAKED
don't worry it's a VW thing

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 18 Jul 2005, 1:54 pm

#386691

I suppose my angle is that the cost of Repair may be less than in SYD.. I have some experience in this and it has worked that way in the past.. In fact, at this time I have one DC being worked on in SE QLD and one that will soon start in ADL.. So why not give WA a go!.. I have a DC (work vehicle) in SYD that will be sent out of metro to have work as soon as I finish some of these other plans..

The WA opportunity was too good to pass up.. So one more is added to the collection.. Rather than leave them to rust eh? As long as I can stretch my budget!!

So.. Good quality and reasonably priced repairers in WA.. Put your hand up!
Rob

Thanks Ron (wacked1) I'll hang onto your number..

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 18 Jul 2005, 2:23 pm

#386702

The Vee Dub Center in Osborne park does good quality work, they prob have the biggest shop in perth, but I have never had any work done there - so aren't familiar with their prices. Their number is (08) 9242 2808.

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 18 Jul 2005, 2:30 pm

#386705

Thanks Doug.. Just rang them.. Diidn't get past the receptionist.. The answer was no to repair work on a 68-71 DC!

Doug Sweetman wrote:The Vee Dub Center in Osborne park does good quality work, they prob have the biggest shop in perth, but I have never had any work done there - so aren't familiar with their prices. Their number is (08) 9242 2808.

swish1 Officially Full-On Dubber

264 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 19 Jul 2005, 6:50 pm

#387340

give eric at auto europe a call on 0892743774 he should be able to help you out with some local repairers if he cannot fit it in,found him most helpful .his son was a beetle nut but gone over to the dark side [porsche] but is a big help also.

i started with nothing and have most of it left !

Warrenm Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 19 Jul 2005, 7:06 pm

#387346

You have U2U

Kombi Konnection
Beetle Bugs and Dubs

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 19 Jul 2005, 9:00 pm

#387398

Thanks for both leads.. I will ring them tomorrow..
Rob

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 19 Jul 2005, 9:57 pm

#387437

Sorry it turned out a bum steer..... I have to say I am suprised though.... I know for a fact there have been several full restos done through that workshop... I guess they must have been owned by the workshop people....

toecutter Officially Full-On Dubber

333 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 19 Jul 2005, 11:46 pm

#387485

The Vee Dub Center in Osborne Park is very $$$$$$$. The reason they said no to your bus is because they are doing a big bad Baja project. If you go out the back of his workshop there is vw stuff far as the eye can see. Look, but dont touch!!!

Give Balcatta VW & Subaru Specialist ( John Scott) a ring and see if he can recommend any one. Nice Bloke.
9344 4951

Also StenGuns, you didnt buy the Bus from a bloke with heaps of vw's on his property and uses a section of a roller door as his front gate?nn[ Edited on 16/05/2005 by toecutter ]

Desert Moose Cut Cut Cut

2,098 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 20 Jul 2005, 2:44 am

#387502

I could help.... depending on your time frame.

I have work booked till the end of October

08 9248 6557

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 20 Jul 2005, 10:12 am

#387546

Thanks Desert Moose.. I'll give you a call..
toecutter --- I did buy it from a guy with lots of VW's.. Whats his name?

Doug Sweetman Nil Bastardo Carborundum

2,128 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 20 Jul 2005, 11:02 am

#387561

Toecutter - that has been my experience with them too, I just try to be polite..... usually 🙂

You could also try giving Kurt a call at Vee Dub Repairs and Spares in Fremantle - they wont do any body work, but his shop is right next door to a panel beaters, and Kurt does great mechanical work (its where I get my beetle serviced). His number is phone (08) 9430 4180 fax (08) 9335 4452, 0419 937 054 or vdubrepairs@optusnet.com.au

good luck

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 20 Jul 2005, 12:07 pm

#387578

Just noticed the DC has a wide stud pattern wheel.. My 71 DC has the later stud pattern.. So this baby is early..

toecutter Officially Full-On Dubber

333 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 20 Jul 2005, 6:18 pm

#387750

StenGuns wrote:toecutter --- I did buy it from a guy with lots of VW's.. Whats his name?

I cant remember his name but I dealt with his son once and after I handed over the cash he asked me to join his local church group:jesus. Lucky, I run with the devil😁

Doug Sweetman.
I have a laugh when I go there as I know that Im going to get screwed. I call him the Smiling Assassin. He gives you a price, politely steps back and then smiles. Then the screwed over feeling appears. I know he is a businessman and is there to make $$$$$ but I want everything for nothing🙂😵‍💫:P

nn[ Edited on 16/05/2005 by toecutter ]

sneak_e Officially Full-On Dubber

252 posts · joined Nov 2004 · 20 Jul 2005, 9:25 pm

#387858

If you get stuck for vw specialist body shops, try Studebaker Smash Repairs on 08.94343224 (ask for Duane). They do top notch bodywork on classics and I think they even have a splitty in the workshop at the moment.

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Brian White Media
PO Box 237
North Beach 6920
Western Australia
www.bwmedia.com.au
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kombi69 Seriously Crusin Dubber

193 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 21 Jul 2005, 1:10 am

#387933

saw a kombi at the noh20 free & easy a few years back done by
Adrian's Rust Repairs
ADDRESS
206b Stubbs Tce
Shenton Park, WA, 6008
Australia
Ph: (08) 9380 6620
still looked good & the owner very happy with the job several years later